LONG-TERM Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm

Definition of long-term

as in long

lasting for a considerable time before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

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Recent Examples of long-term And without a long-term strategy for spreading out those costs, rate hikes can be dramatic. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 The team believes Rourke can become a long-term backup to Purdy, with Jones in the final year of his contract. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Motorists will encounter two long-term lane closures on Route 2 in Colchester starting on Tuesday as a part of a bridge rehabilitation project that began last year. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-term

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The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.

— Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of long

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For many applicants, the interview comes near the end of an already lengthy process.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
That lengthy deployment raised concerns about the mental health of sailors, including reports of at least one going overboard, as well as reports of low supplies aboard the 100,000-ton warship.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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